Eagles tell teams running back Saquon Barkley is not available before Nov. 10 deadline
The gist
The Philadelphia Eagles will not trade running back Saquon Barkley before the Nov.
The 2-5 Eagles are keeping their star rather than selling, which reshapes the running-back market.
How it unfolded
- Oct 22, 2026CBS Sports listed six potential Barkley trade destinations, including the Giants and Bengals, noting a $26.4 million dead-money cap hit for 2027 and only $2.5 million guaranteed next season.
- Oct 22, 2026ESPN proposed 11 trade offers, including a Vikings package with conditions tied to Barkley's rushing yards and playoff advancement.
- Oct 26, 2026Bleeding Green Nation reported trade scenarios including a Giants reunion, while saying it did not think the Giants would trade for Barkley; that day Barkley scored a touchdown for the Eagles against the Dallas Cowboys.